MDT 2100 Photoshop Essentials

 

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Catalog Course Description:

Students are introduced to photo editing, image enhancement, workflow, compositing images using Adobe Photoshop® and related software with images from digital cameras and other digital media. Topics covered include: editing, raw conversions, density correction, color correction, color theory, selecting, layers retouching, special effects, type effects, and using Photoshop® as a design tool. Documents created in class will be optimized for web, print, and multimedia uses. Students will complete a variety of tutorials as well as create personal projects. 

Entry Level Standards:  Familiarity with a personal computer, creating and saving documents, types of documents.  Photography majors should be proficient with a single lens reflex digital camera.

Prerequisites and /or Corequisites:  Web majors should have completed WEB 2801, WEB 2802, WEB 2803; or CSIT 2645 or equivalent. PHO majors should have completed PHO 1000 and CGT 1030.

Textbook(s) and Other Material Basic to the Course:

         Software: Adobe Photoshop® CS3 

   Texts:  Visual Quickstart Guide Photoshop®CS3 for Windows & Macintosh,

                by Elaine  Weinmann and Peter Lourekas

   DVD Tutorials: Beginning Photoshop for Digital Photographers, DVD by Jay Kinghorn

   Equipment: Digital camera  (only required for PHO majors)

                        If printing images: Illford Smooth Pearl Photo Quality Inkjet Paper

 

 

 

I.  Course Topics:

 

Overview of course and Intro to CS3                                                                                                           

Basic Image Editing

Intermediate Image Editing                                                                                                               

Working With Camera Raw                                                                                                              

Retouch/Prepping Photos for Output                                                                                                

Selecting/Colorizing                                                                                                                          

Bridge and Workflow                                                                                                                        

Layering/Compositing           

Filters/Text                                                     

Final Project                                                                                                   

 

 

II. Evaluation:

 

             Quizzes:                                 Possible Points: 125      (5 quizzes/25 pts each)

             Exercises/Assignments           Possible Points: 700      (7 exercises/100 pts each)

             Final Project                           Possible Points: 175      (1  project/ 175 pts)

 

                                                                 Total Possible Points: 1000

 

 

Other Evaluation Methods:

            Students will be evaluated by observation of their attendance, punctuality, attitude, class participation, teamwork, and cooperation. Inadequate performance may result in a loss of 10% of the final grade. 

                                                                         

          

900-1000 pts. = A      800- 899 pts.= B         700-799 pts. = C     600-699 pts. = D      < 600 pts. = F

                     

 

Class Policies:

  • Students must attend 85% of the scheduled classroom meetings to get credit for this course. More than 4 classroom absences may result in failure of the course.
  • Late exercises will be accepted only one week after the original due date with a 10-point deduction.
  • There is a big difference between getting inspiration from or being influenced by other image editors and stealing their intellectual property.  Look at the work of other photographers and image editors, but create your own.

 

 

 

PSTCC Policies

 

A. Attendance Policy:

Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent.

 

B. Academic Dishonesty:

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog)

 

C. Accommodations for disabilities:

  1. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. If you require an accommodation in order to function effectively in this class, please contact the Director for Students with Disabilities by phone at 865-539-7153 as soon as possible. ADA Contact Information Web site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm .            

D. Other Policies:

1. All PSTCC policies regarding tardiness, absenteeism, and academic dishonesty will be strictly followed and applied. 

2. An atmosphere of professionalism will be maintained during all discussion of human similarities and differences; inflammatory or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

 

Course Objectives*

A. Become skilled with film and print scanners.  I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

B. Be able to color correct, retouch and optimize digital images for a variety of uses using Adobe Photoshop®.  I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

C. Create new images from existing images using digital techniques.  I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

D. Create a portfolio or other project using advanced techniques and knowledge developed in this class.  I. II.

     III. IV. VI.  V.

E. Use an efficient workflow appropriate to the specific project, industry standards, and

    equipment. I. II. III. IV. VI.

F. Manage and create metadata appropriate to the specific project and industry standards. I. II. III.

    IV. V. VI.

*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the MDT program.

 

 

Instructional Processes*

Students will:

1. Developing set of goals and parameters for projects. Technological Literacy Outcome, Ac­tive Learning Strategy

2. Complete tasks as assigned by instructor. Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning Strategy

3. Creation of a portfolio where technique, artistry, and subject communicate the photogra­pher observation to the viewer. Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning Strat­egy

4. Evaluate project with faculty. Transitional Strategy

*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the class­room, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.

 

Expectations for Student Performance*

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical skills including editing, selecting, working with layers and chan­nels, creating and using masks, retouching, color correction, and optimizing. A. B. C. D. E.

2. Demonstrate aesthetic skills including cropping, image enhancement, painting, retouch­ing, and special effects. A. B. C. D. E.

3. Demonstrate the ability to optimize an image for use a variety of media including printing, web, and video. A. B. C. D. E.

4. Present a portfolio of learned techniques. A. B. C. D. E. F.

*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.

 

Hardware/Software Requirements for this Course

IBM-type criteria:
    Hardware:

  • Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor.
  • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 5 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
  •  CD-ROM drive (DVD preferred)
  • High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
  • Speakers  

 

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Macintosh criteria:
     Hardware:

 

  • PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v.10.4.8
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 7 GB of available hard-disk space space
  • 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
  • CD-ROM (DVD preferred)
  • High-speed Internet connection such as cable modem or DSL recommended, if possible
  • Speakers  

 

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FOR CIW Courses:  CD-ROM. Each coursebook includes a supplemental CD-ROM with files that are referenced and used in the course. The labs will refer you to the CD and you will access these and use the files in the course.